3 UBC Research Tech Job as Apr 06, 2009

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Job ID: 5149
Location: Vancouver - Point Grey Campus
Employment Group: CUPE 116(Service/Techs/Trades)
Job Category: Research/Technical - CUPE 116
Classification Title: Research Asst/Tech 1
Business Title: Research Asst/Tech 1
Department: Microbiology
Salary: $36,456.00 (Annual)
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Desired Start Date: 2009/06/01
Job End Date: 2010/05/31
Funding Type: Grant Funded
Closing Date: 2009/04/14
Available Openings: 1
Job Summary
With direction from faculty supervisor successful applicant will oversee routine field operations focused on the chemical, physical and genetic properties of coastal and open ocean marine ecosystems.
Organizational Status
Reports directly to faculty supervisor and senior Technician 2
Work Performed
Successful applicant will clean and prepare reagents and sampling equipment for ocean-going research and directly participate in sampling trips to various marine locations in and around British Columbia. Responsible for routine operation of sampling equipment in the field and basic analytic instrumentation in the laboratory. Participate in the collection and analysis of water samples for trace gas, nutrient and genetic analysis. Will also assist graduate students with experiments, as directed by the faculty supervisor. Will keep a detailed laboratory notebook, recording all experimental details and maintain common database of all sampling data. Working conditions: Work will be performed aboard various ocean going research vessels operated by the University of British Columbia, or the Canadian Coast Guard and the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada under the supervision of highly trained professional crews, as well as in modern research laboratories on the UBC campus.
Supervision Received
Initially, all experiments and organizational tasks will be performed under the direct supervision of the faculty supervisor or other trained personnel. Written and/or verbal protocols for all procedures will be provided on a need to know basis. Once familiar with the techniques and procedures, immediate supervision will decline, unless requested or required.
Supervision Given
None expected. However, as the successful applicant becomes familiar with protocols and procedures they will be asked to transfer this knowledge to incoming lab members and to assist in their instruction.
Consequence of Error/Judgement
Work to be checked by faculty supervisor on a biweekly basis. In the event that errors occur, related and dependent experiments performed by other lab members could fail or be compromised. Valuable reagents, research time, and money will be lost. Any errors or lapses in judgment will be corrected during biweekly meetings.
Qualifications
High School graduation. B.Sc. in the biological sciences within the last year. 1 years relevant experience. Prior experience performing experiments under supervision in a biology laboratory and aboard research vessels. Experience operating nutrient analyzers, flow cytometers, spectrophotometers and GC-MS. Demonstrated ability to organize and complete assignments without ongoing direction. Working knowledge of arb, sequencher, phyml, Xcel, FileMaker Pro and Matlab. Good interpersonal and practical laboratory skills and ability to calculate molarities for chemical solutions required.
UBC hires on the basis of merit is committed to employment equity, and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. However, Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority


Job ID: 5076
Location: Vancouver - Point Grey Campus
Employment Group: Management&Professional (AAPS)
Job Category: Research
Classification Title: Research, Level A
Business Title: Researcher
Department: Neurology Division
Salary: $39,770.00 - $47,742.00 (Annual)
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Desired Start Date: 2009/05/19
Job End Date: 2010/05/18
Funding Type: Grant Funded
Closing Date: 2009/04/14
Available Openings: 1
Job Summary
To coordinate observational studies in dementia.
Organizational Status
· Reports directly to the Principal Investigator of the research unit · Interacts and works closely with the clinicians and staff members of the UBC Division of Neurology and Clinic for Alzheimer Disease and Related Disorders · Ensures the implementation of the study protocols among the UBC facilities · Maintains contact with other collaborating organizations and sponsors
Work Performed
· Implements study procedures in accordance with research protocols · Screens and recruits research subjects and devises strategies for effective recruitment · Provides patient education on study background, purpose, procedures and potential benefits and risks · Conducts patient clinical, behavioral and neuropsychological assessments · Coordinates hospital service and fee approval for research studies · Prepares submissions to Clinical Research Ethics Board · Writes and prepares regulatory documents · Ensures accurate and timely data collection and troubleshoots data collection issues · Organizes collection, storage and shipment of biomarkers · Coordinates research grant submissions · The office is in the second floor of the Koerner Pavilion in the UBC Hospital with both natural and fluorescent lighting. There are no known hazards
Supervision Received
· Training and supervision for the neuropsychological battery will be provided by a registered psychologist and grant co-investigator · Reports directly to the Principal Investigator · The Principal Investigator will oversee performance and results of the study
Supervision Given
· None
Consequence of Error/Judgement
· Study may be jeopardized if not conducted according to ethical requirements as laid out by the University and by regulatory authorities · Study files must be kept secured to ensure that patient confidentiality is not compromised · An error within the realm of a research study may result in biased or incomplete data and skewed study results · Any procedure or data record as part of the project must be accurate and must accurately reflect the work performed · An error in scheduling study subject visits may result in a protocol deviation and/or significantly increase study expenditures · An error in the collection, storage or shipment of biospecimens could result in them being rendered ineffective, requiring repeat collection
Qualifications
Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline. . 2 years relevant experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience with, and knowledge about, special populations such as patients with dementia. Experience with psychometric testing and knowledge of standard neuropsychological tests. Working knowledge or research methodology and design. Appropriate knowledge of medical ethics. Ability to effectively use computers and computer software at an intermediate level. Ability to communicate effectively verbally. Ability to communicate effectively in writing. Ability to gather, record, and organize information . Ability to exercise sound judgment. Ability to make thoughtful, informed, and thorough decisions. Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and priorities. Ability to prioritize and work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Ability to work in a team environment.
UBC hires on the basis of merit is committed to employment equity, and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. However, Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.


Job ID: 5145
Location: Vancouver - Point Grey Campus
Employment Group: CUPE 116(Service/Techs/Trades)
Job Category: Research/Technical - CUPE 116
Classification Title: Research Asst/Tech 2
Business Title: Research Assistant / Technician 2
Department: Psychology
Salary: $19.96 (Hourly)
Full/Part Time: Part-Time
Desired Start Date: 2009/06/01
Job End Date: 2010/08/31
Funding Type: Grant Funded
Closing Date: 2009/04/14
Available Openings: 1
Job Summary
To contribute in a comprehensive way to numerous aspects of the research efforts of the graduate students, post-doctoral fellows, faculty, collaborators, and others conducting research in the Lab by maintaining supplies, entering participant information into a database, scheduling participants, coding and entering data, doing basic computer troubleshooting and maintenance, and performing other related duties.
Organizational Status
Reports to the Lab Director and the Lab Coordinator. Works closely with students, post-doctoral fellows and other research technicians.
Work Performed
Schedule subjects for studies on infant language development, using a client database: collecting and entering data, calling families on the database to gather information, and scheduling participation times. Help conduct studies by greeting parents, explaining and running the study according to protocols established by the researchers. This involves a reasonable understanding of the project's goals and methods. Help collect data and code and enter the data. Collecting and coding the data is done according to specified protocols. Monitor the submission and upkeep of ethics approvals for the Centre research, meeting necessary deadlines and resolving problems as they arise. Assist with maintaining bibliographic and curriculum vitae information; maintain office supplies; and other related duties appropriate to this position level.
Supervision Received
The employee will be under general supervision, receiving instruction when new duties are assigned and when unusual problems arise. Tasks will be assigned by the lab director and the lab coordinator.
Supervision Given
Although the employee will not supervise anyone the RA will provide guidance to volunteers and will check to see that they are carrying out procedures properly.
Consequence of Error/Judgement
Much of the work is performed according to clear procedures, and monitored; however, some individual initiative is required. Errors may result in loss of data, and the slowing down of productivity in the laboratory, or ethics approval being delayed.
Qualifications
High School graduation. University degree in Arts or Sciences specializing in Psychology or Linguistics preferred. 2 years relevant experience. Experience working with parents and infants, as well as with the public, along with previous experience in conducting behavioural research, and in handling ethics concerns. An interest in language development desirable. Computer experience required in both Mac and Windows environments. Knowledge of MS Word and Excel required. Knowledge of Filemaker Pro and HTML an asset. Ability to communicate effectively in writing. Ability to communicate effectively verbally. Ability to be thorough, accurate, and have a high level of attention to detail. Ability to work in a team environment. Ability to remain calm and exercise tact when dealing with children and their parents. Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and priorities. Ability to prioritize and work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines.
UBC hires on the basis of merit is committed to employment equity, and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. However, Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.